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gleaned

 

[ ษกliหnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

harvested information

The term 'gleaned' refers to the act of gathering or collecting information, knowledge, or resources bit by bit. Originally, it described the practice of collecting leftover crops from fields after harvest. In a modern context, it often implies learning or acquiring insights through careful observation or diligent study. Gleaning can also denote the process of extracting useful information from various sources.

Synonyms

collected, extracted, gathered, harvested

Examples of usage

  • She gleaned vital information from the meeting.
  • Journalists gleaned facts from numerous interviews.
  • The researcher gleaned data over several months.

Translations

Translations of the word "gleaned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coletado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคคเฅเคฐ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geerntet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipetik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ะฑั€ะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zebrano

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽ้›†ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉcoltรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recolectado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toplanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู… ุฌู…ุนู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sklizeno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbieranรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ถ้›†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zbrane

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safnaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐา›ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toplanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recolectado

Etymology

The word 'gleaned' originates from the Middle English term 'glenen,' which means to collect or gather. It is derived from the Old French word 'glener,' which itself traces back to the Latin 'glennare' meaning to clear up or to gather. Historically, gleaning was an agrarian practice where the poor were allowed to enter fields after the harvest to pick up the leftover crops that were not collected by the main harvesters. This custom was often supported by the laws in medieval times aimed at preventing waste and providing for the needy. Over the centuries, 'gleaning' transitioned into a metaphorical sense, referring to the collection of bits of information or knowledge, reflecting the careful and selective process similar to harvesting. Today, it is frequently used in both academic and social contexts to denote the gathering of valuable insights or understanding from various sources.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,022, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.